Scheduled birth, labor induction, ever-increasing cesarean section rate, elective primary c/section…It’s enough to make your head spin. What does it mean? How do you make sense of it all?

Clear researchshows that elective birth prior to a baby being 39 weeks, involves increased risks and complications. I’ve made a 1-minute video outlining the current trends around all of this. Take a minute to watch it and then tell me your thoughts about it. Ask me your questions, let me know what you are hearing, what your friends are doing and what your feelings are about it.

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Congratulations, you're pregnant! During the excitement of the coming months, you'll have a lot of questions: What should I eat? How much should I exercise? How do I plan for the birth? What will labor and delivery be like? As a perinatal nurse and childbirth educator, Tori Kropp has the answers. In The Joy of Pregnancy, she tells you everything you need to know to have a happy, healthy pregnancy without overwhelming you.